Best Foods for Weight Loss, According to Nutritionists

“When clients ask me which foods I recommend when they want to lose weight, protein-rich choices like eggs are always on my list,” explains Elisabetta Politi, MPH, RD, nutrition director of the Duke Diet and Fitness Center in Durham, North Carolina. “Eggs are great because they’re inexpensive, easy to prepare, and you can carry hard-boiled eggs with you.” A large egg has around 70 calories, 13 essential nutrients, and 6 grams of high-quality protein. Studies show that eating a balanced, egg-based breakfast can help keep you satisfied so it’s easier to limit your overall calories later in the day to help you peel off pounds.